Rogue databases. We've all seen them: the spreadsheets and contact files that persist in foiling our plans for Ultimate Integration. The problem is complex, so I'll try to break it in to bite sized pieces for you. In this first post of the series, let's talk about some of the reasons why rogue databases exist.

I did an informal survey of colleagues, who have extensive experience uncovering and consolidating rogue databases for nonprofit organizations, and came up with these six reasons: [More]

Think of this post as a little box of truffles for your brain. Inside each of these links is something delectable. Savor them. [More]

Romance. It’s been a lost art for many a nonprofit, but email marketing can fan the flames of your constituent’s hearts. [More]

This week thedatabank launched an updated web site. Here are some key changes:

A Learn section with white papers, guest articles, recorded webinars, and other resources for nonprofit organizations.
A Connect section with many ways to engage, from social media to "in real life" events.
The design has been streamlined to be easier to read, and convey the friendly personality of thedatabank.
Behind these changes are strategic efforts... [More]

What do Star Wars, Betterness, Three Cups of Deceit, Human Capital Performance Bonds, and my personal 2012 Goal Planner have in common?

I’ve been thinking long and hard about goals, and if they can make me a better person and better at my job. I’ve blogged a few times about the need for better metrics in your Nonprofit Fundraising and Advocacy, focusing on using data driven decision making. But I’ve had an a-ha moment. [More]